University of South Carolina Libraries
THE DAILY NEWS. ?- LARGEST CIRCULATION.-Till: JO Ut V v BU P BEING TUE NEWSPAPER OFFICIALL? RECOG? NIZED Ai HAVTNG THE LARGEST CIRCULATION IS TUE CITY OF CHARLESTON. PUBLISHES TUE ^ LIST OF LETTERS REMAIN TNG O THE P08T0F FICE AT THE END OF EACH WEEK, ACCORDING TO TUE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW PCSTOFFICE LAW. FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 27. 18C7. LOCAL M AT TBKS. AUCTION SALES THIS DAY. R. M. MARSHALL * BRO. will sell this day, al southeast comer Pitt and Montague streets, at lui o'clock, iuruiture of a family declining house? keeping;. BCcJLu A CAMPBELL will sell this day. at their auction house, No. 13G Meeting-street, at 10 o'clock, dry goods, boots, shoes, dc. CAMPBELL, KNOX & Co. will sell this day, at their auction house, No. 55 Hasel-street, boots, shoes, dry gooda, ?tc. _ The Burning of the Raleigh. THIRTEEN MORL SATKD-TWENTT-FOUB STILL ?mom. Boat No. 3, from tho Raleigh, it now appears, reached Kiawah Inlet in safety on Christmas morn? ing, having thirteen persona aboard. Thc boa*, was abandoned, and the crew and passengers were piloted by some colored people across tho country to this city. These are tho names of tho thirteen additional who are now known to be saved: Dr. J. Cass, passenger. Lawrence Sweeney, passenger. James Brady, passenger. John Sloan, passenger. Angelo Garragan, passenger. Robert Phoenix, orew. Charles P. Marshman, Jr., acting quartermaster. Nathaniel Boyi, crew. Wm. Welsh, crtw. Eugene H. Elb' s, crew. James Penfield, crew. Michael Lark n, crew. Patrick Barragan, crew. Thirty-one persons in all from the Raleigh have uow arrived here, and of those still issing it is nearly certain that ten were drowned. There is still some hope that Captain Marshman and those on tho ship wich him when the first boats left have been picked up by a passing vessel. The steamtug Christiana left port on Christmas day on a cruise in search of the wrecked part>. but discoveied nothing. Sho, however, spoke the steamships Marmion and North Point and in? formed them of the disaster. The Pilot Boy also went out on the same errand, but discovered nothing._ ARREST OF A FOWL TRDIF.-A uegro named Miller attempted to make his Christmas out of a confiding countryman by offering to sell hi.-, turkeys. The countryman agreed, but found that he was sold, as neither negro or turkeys weresoen again. He laid the case before the detectives, who soon had the crafty Miller in bonds. He stated that he had sold the turkeys tor two dol? lars, but the money was gone. He was detained and will be tried for theft. A RCNAWAI.-Yesterday morning, while the Turners were coming up King-street, preceded by a band of music, a horse that was in a buggy uear the sidewalk became alarmed at the noise and dashed off. Unlike most, he boldly faced the music, and caused the band to scatter and the Turners to turn aside. Fortunately tho negro groom kept a firm grip on the rein, and succeeded in controlling the excited animal, who did no damage beyond breaking a shaft. INQUEST.--An inquest was held yesterday on tho body of Mr. Campbell, who died from injuries re? ceived by falling from a car on the South Caro? lina Railroad. He fell between the platforms, and the rear car passed over him, inflicting what wore supposed to be slight bruises. After his removal to Charleston it appeared that he had received some internal injuries, which resulted in his death. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with these facts. THE GAZETTE, VOL. IL, No. 8.-Contents for thia number : "A Lie well stuck to is as good as the Truth;" The late Rev. Ambrose Manahan, D. D.; A Fire at Sea; Thomas Francis Meagher-Remi? niscences; The late New York Slaughter; "Ireland a Republic;" "Christmas with the Baron"-a re? markable fairy lale; American Citizenship Abroad; Correspondence; Literature; Latest Foreign In? telligence; Catholic Intelligence; Local Nowa, etc., etc. Single copies five cents. Office of publication No. 307 King-street. THE PEOPLE'S LINE AND THE CREW OF THE RALEIGH.- Messrs. J. & T. Getty desire us to state that there ia no truth whatever in a rumor circu? lated yesterday to the effect that some of the crew of the Raleigh had been refused a bee passage to New York by their fine. They inform us that aa soon as the crew arrived they directed Captain Shackford, of the Moneka, to take the whole of them to New York free of charge. It was after? wards arranged that the three steamers in port should divide the crew amoDg them, and whon the Moneka sailed yesterday sho carried out her proportion as well as lour of tho steerage passen? gers. THE WIDOWS' HOME BazAAB^After an interval of a few cays the Bazaar was reopened last night, and crowds has'en'.-d to resow their acquaintance with its difieren, attractive features. Thc ladies have not been itLe during the recess, as tho ap? pearance o? the taDles proved. The grotto of eggs, the fortune-teller, the archers tree and tho other popular attractions were attended by a large num? ber of guests. At each booth some DOW article was exhibited which gave an' air of freshness to even the old habitues of tho Bazaar. The con? fectionery table was literally covered with delica? cies and was liberally patronized by those who preferred sweetmeats to greenbacks, whilo the supper room was not neglected and its choice viands soon disappeared before the inroads of the hungry visitors. SENTENCE TN THE HARTMAN CASE-THE REMARES OF GENEB? CANBY.-IU November last Mr. E. F. Hartman, of Rantowle's, was arrested by some negroes and brought at night to thia city. When the party arrived here Mr. Hartman was released and the negroes were arrested and turned over to the military authorities. The negroes, viz: Squash Bowles, Sandy Stoplight, Tom Bryan, and Peter Brown, were tried by military commission and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, and this sentence has been mitigated by General Canby to two months' imprisonment at hard labor. In announcing the sentence in General Orders Nc. 159, General Canby says: H. It appears, from the investigation of the foregoing case, that on the afternoon of Saturday, November 2, a dispute occurred between two per? sons, uot parties to this trial, and that the inter? ference of a third peraon resulted in a breach of the peace, the merits of which disturbance have not been investigated. The cause of the. negro was espoused by some of his friends, who, to the number of eight or ten, went to tho house of Hart? man, and demanded satisfaction for the alleged assault. Atter some angry discussion the party left and applied to a neighboring magistrate tb obtain a wai rant for the arrest of Hartman. This, for some reason which does not appear, was re? fused, and the party then retired and announced their determination to take Hartman to Charles? ton and turn him over to tho military authorities. 'The prisoners allege, in substance, that ) volun? teered to come with them; that there was o arrest and no violence; but the evidence is clear that :he volunteering was under the constraint of threats that force would be employed if ne refused. Upon reaching the city Hartman was released, and the arresting party" was turned over to the military authorities, and brought to trial upon the charge of falso imprisonment. It does not appear from the evidence, that the prisoners had any other motive in making thc arrest than to procure, by proper means, tue re? dress ol a wrong that had been inflicted upon one of their companions. Failing to obtain action from the no^rest civil authority, they assumed the ower to arrest und bring tho alleged offender efore the nearest militan authorities. This as? sumption was a legitimate deduction from the laws of the State? and the practice toward the black population: but this power is subject to gross abuses, and its exercise should not be permitted except in the case of grave crimes, or when there is manifest dauger that the delay in procuring the necessary warrant will enable thc criminal to escape. lhere was no such necessity in this case, and both tho arrest and the maimer in which it was made are without sufficient justification 'Tho Commanding General thinks this is a proper occasion to mvito attention to the fact that seve? ral of the disorders that have recently been brou ht to his notice have resulted from the criminal con? do Jt of white iueu to the blacks, and the indiff?r? ence with which well founded complaints of the latter have been treated bv local magistrates This course is not an impartial administration oi' justice, nor is it Well calculated to preserve tin peace of the community. To thia last paragraph particular attention is called. No such cases have come to our knowledge, and we are satisfied that the opinions of the \: -t majority of the people of this State are altogether Opposed to any injustice towards any race or class of men. It has always been claimed with reason that this State win just in all ils dealings ; and each c.tizen will be doing no more than his duty in seeing that every negro, without exception, re? ceives the same treatment before the law that is meted out to the white man. To this the negro is entitled, and to this he certainly has a just and equitable claim. THE NEW GERMAN LUTHERAN CHI LAYING TBS CORXERSTOSE. THE ASSEMBLY-THE PROCESSION-TBE ARRIVA ADDRESSES-LAYING THE STONE-TBE il SONIC RITE-NEARLY AX ACCIDENT. 40., *C, AC, ?LC. The great event of thc season, the laying corner-stone of the new Gem?an Lutheran C took place yesterday. Tho German Lutheran Church, at the coi Anson and Hasel streets, was the place of rr. for tho different societies and organizations were to march in procession to the spot win corner-etono was to bo laid. The sun was s with almost lutolorable brightness, and thc not a single cloud to dim the splendor ot the lu the interior of the church there were asst at about midday tho children ol' the St. Mat Sabbath School. Aa they arrived they w vided into classes, under the direction of tht cipal. Mr. A. J. Hoffman. About three hi and fltty cf the Sabbath school children wen ent, with twenty-eight teachers. The numi boys and girls was about the same. But the children were not the first to arri though they have the place of honor. Ea< ciety formed nt its own hall and marched t place of meeting, the German Firo Compai riving the first, though all were prompt and tua!. When the organization of the Sabbat ii t had been completed they were marched int j in rear of the Germau Fire Company, whic tho procession. At this moment the stra j music were he;'rd, and the other societies 1 I were to compose the procession came upc I ground, preceded by the Post Band, and fell J the positions assigned to ther~ by the Marsl j X. Fehrenbach and John Campsen. THE PROCESSION. I Thc following is the order of the processi it left old St. Matthew s Church: Post Band. German Fire Company. Sunday School St. Matthew's Church. Turn-Vercin. Rifle Club. Br?derliche Bund. S?ngerbund. German Artillery Relief Association. German Volunteer Relief Association. Schiller Lodge, L 0. 0. F. La Candeur Lodge, A. P. M. WalhaUa Lodge, A. F. M. German Friendly Society. German Fusilier Society. Freundschaftsbund. " Congregation St. Matthew's Church. Military and Civil Officers and Clergy. Vestry St. Matthew's Church. Building Committee. Lutheran Ministrv. I This order is altogether different trom already published, some necessary changes ha j been made by the indetatigable marshals. The line ol the procession was through Has J King, and along that street to their destinai and it may be noticed her- that the proc?s met punctually, moved off punctually, and ai I ed upon the ground at exactly thc timo which I been previously laid down. Along the route tl I was great and evident interest. The steps of postoffice, the steps of Trinity Church, the di I of the stoics, and indeed all available spots, v I occuniod by eager spectators. Those who \ j deprived of tho gratification of participating v j determined to show that their hoarts were in J good and holy work. I TUE SITE. The site of the new church was of course J great centre of interest, and tho greater par I those who did not walk in tbo procession evidently made up their minds to have a full v J of the proceedings on tie spot where tho st I was to b o laid. In the middle of the lot, which was enclosed I the King-street sids by a wooden fence, wa j deep hole where a foundation had once stood. I hind this was an elevated platform for the cle I and officials. This platform was task-fully de I rated with pine bushes. In tim northeast cor of the lot was a brick column with a hollow cenl I aud by this stood the corner-stone itself. At ! back of tlu lot were piles of old brick, which i j be made use of in the erection of the new bui bag I But tho crowd was the great feature of the r ments that were passed in waiting for the arri I of the procession. On the upper side of tho I Stauda the house occupied formerly by Fatl O'Neil, the piazzas of which were filled with fai I donned ladies and groups of sportivo childn I On the lower side the brick wall was covered w I eager spectators, and the wooden fence in frc formed an insecure perch where clung nuinbc of men and boys. By two o'clock at least o thousand persons were on the ground, and ll number was increasing every minute. At abo two the music of the approaching procession w heard, and shortly afterwards the gates wt opened and thc long line began to tile into po tion. THE ARRIVAL. As the band, at tho head of the processiti reached the gatos of tho lot it halted, and co tinued to play stirring music until every pers< had entered. The firo company lined tho path t wards the gate for some distanco, and through tl double lino formed by its members passed tho re of tho procession. First came Ihe Sabbath scho children who filed to tho right and took a positic near thc corner-stone. Thcte was then a paus and in a minute or two thoro entorcd the venerab Dr. Bacbman in his ministerial robes, supporte on thc right and left by tho Revs. L. Miulcr ar W. S. Bowman. By them Dr. Bachman was o I coned to the speaker's stand already mentioned. The rest of the procession had now arrived, ar every inch of available room was occupied. Wall fences, mouuds, piazzas, which commanded ar kind of view cf the sceno, were seized upon by tl I eager spectators. Tho windows of the Boviste Houso, the windows and parapets of thc Citade I tree boughs and chimnoy pots, were darkened I those who saw from a distance, and thc wall in th I rear, which separates tho church enclosure fro: the Orphan House, was dotted with excited younf sters who saw nothing and were delighted accort THE CEREMONIAL. [ AU bellly ready the ceremonial commenced, am after au invocation to the Trinity, to which th S?ngerbund responded, Hymn 3, verses 1-3 commencing "Praise the Lord,' was sung by th' S?ngerbund, tho band accompanying the sing ers. A prayer was then offered by Eov. W. S. Bow man, in which he invoked thc blessing of tho Al mighty upon tho church about to bo commenced upon thc congregation, the architects, the building committee, and the workmen to be engaged in itt construction. After tho reading of the Apostles' Creed, Rev. Dr. Bachman arose, his white hairs gleaming like silver iu the sun, and proceeded to deliver the fol? lowing eloquent and appropriate address: THE ADDRESS OF PR. BACBMAN. My Christian Frimas : Ou this very interesting and solemn occasion, my Christian "frieuds, wo meet to rejoice together tl at Ged in ais mercy is still piesent with his chil? dren. We yesterday commemorated the Redeem? ers birth-day in the last week of the dying year, and we como to-day to lay the foundation of a tem? ple reined in his honor aud service, and to be dedi? cated to his name. Three hundred and fifty years have passed away since the great events occurred that proclaimed the doctrines of Protestantism and of the Bible, to be the truths ot God. Three and a hali centu? ries have elapsod since the great Luther gave to tho world thuse Theseses which have since formed the creed of all Protestant nations, and which have carried thc light of leligion and an open Bible throughout a Large portion of tho earth. lt is during my own ministerial labors in Charles? ton that 1 have been permitted to witness the spread of our sentiments in our Citv and State. A small dilapidated building, which Las now dis? appeared, contained all that could bc collected, both of German and English, nf those who lind embraced the faith ol' Luther. Ihe English lan? guage had just been introduced into the services of tho church, and no doubt thc German tras still re? garded as the language most needed in the Luthe? ran Church of America. liuie hus passe 1 .uvuy, and generation after generation lias come and gone. He who ministered at that altar in his youth, comes now with tottering steps, in the days of his oki ago, to testify to you and to the world his faith in those doctrines which he pro? claimed in tbis city titty-three years ago--senti? ments which luve encouraged and supported him through his long and weary pilgrimage, and which cheei hun now. when thc labors ol his life are about to close. "Ol Jerusalem, if I forgot thee, let my right hand forget her cunning; if I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof ol in\ mouth, if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief jov." God has signally blessed our beloved church in this city from that day to this. In a short time our original church building became too small to contain our congregation, a new and a much larger chinch was then erected. After some years it again was found insufficient to contain the in? creased congregation of German and English worshippers. Auoilier church wasbuiltuigre.it harmony, expressly to accommodate the spiritual ?ants of the Gentians. In time the English con? gregation again became too large to be accommo? dated iu the hist English Church, and a third cou t,ri gstion was formed, which is now !" ? tlourishi og slate. Another English Luther.in Church is called for on Ch rleciOQ N ck, Which il is hoped will soon bo Imdt. Ai length it became evident that thc Ger? man Church would nu louder serve the wants of the increasing number of Germans, and we have met to-day t.j lav thc Inundation of an edifice, which, ?heu compl?tai, will be among tho largest and most imposing of any in our city. Who thal is interested in tho succc doctrine of tho Reformation will not rej us that God has so signally sanctioned an those efforts, which hare bern made to heeds ot divine truth into a soil so cong: which has vieided snell abundant ErUli honor and glory ot God. Let thc aged mau who now addtosses vise his Uer man friends, in erecting th to the worship of God, to bo actuated by spirit that caused Luther and tho early R to go forward with united zeal ami pen iu carrying on this great work of 1' Christianity. Do not allow difficulties to age you. Let there be no strife between ye are brethren. Remember that you aro in a worK that will bo a blessing to your and descendants to tho latest posterity; let that we are not ashamed of tho languago i aturo, thc morals and religion of our Gera fathers. Germany has given a tone to osophy, literature and science of th Luther's translation of tho Biblo is a i work, not only in the purity of the langu has accompanied the German emigrant fatherland to every portion of the globe, then, my German" brethren, and in tho love of God erect to His name jour holy which will be an honor to your adopted and will be an evidence of your zeal and in the cause of our beloved church. Here, in after acos, when tin se hoar shall ?ie low in the dust, will tho anthems < ascend from human voices to the court; living God; here will Loste of children, born, bo olio-red up at tho font of baptit will the young crowd to the altar and bo d< by confirmation to the Saviour of sinners, tins alter will thousands come to celebi broken body and shed blood of the Lor Christ, and herc, when your labors on ear be ended will the bodies of thoso who wor together in love be laid m their coffins tc the last funeral rites, "earth to earth, a ashes, dust to dust;" and here will the m como to imbibe tho comforting assurances, ; thc resurrection and the life;, he 'hat nelli me, though he were dead, yet shall he li whosoever livoth and beliov?th in me sha die." And now I pray that God may bless i praiseworthy efforts in this holy cause; th beloved pastor may b? spared to see the < tion of the work in which he is so deeply ii cd; that he mav dedicate this holy dimple service of the Triune God: that ho may tho influence of God's Holy Spirit in the sion of thousands to tho Redeemer; and th? all our troubles shall bc ended, and our sui bc gone down, we may all meet in that 1 world where wnr and despotism, and oppi and siu and sorrow shall be unknown, and t enjoy immortal and blissful happiness throi the ages ol' oternity. Amen ! At the close of the address, the cerem laying the corner-stone was begun. ADDRESS BT MB. MULLER. At thc northeast corner of tho lot then hollow space, and in it stood the stone whic form the northeastern angle of the new c Around the stone were grouped the Mason ternily and the Odd Fellows. The Rev. Mr. Muller, who had left tho spc stand, now took np a position on the brid over the cavity where the stone was to bi and delivered the following introductory adc Beloved 01 the Lord ! It is meet and consistent and in thc spirit Book of Book-i that wc, in all our actions, h to Almighty God, the Father of Light, from do come ali good and perfect gifts, and pra that He will lead us with His spirit and fnrth work with His gracious help. Let us, thci now, in humility and devotion, pray to Hi: assistance, protection and blessing'while w assembled here, to begiu tho building of a which shall be dedicated to His honor and sc and in which His Holy Name will be adoroi word preached, and His sacraments adminii through the ministers ordained by Him. Mr. Muller thcu read the Lord's Prayer, was earnestly repeated after him by thosi were near enough tc make their voices heart] He then continued Iiis address is these woi According to r.n old usage, wo intend to p this corner-stone records and evidences o time, and being for the benefit of ages to 1 In order to preserve these documents for all they have boen put in air-tight glass vesae which two have been prepared, one for reli and the other for secular purposes. Mr. Muller then read a list of .he various ur which were to le puL ! the r^r.ier-stone as si viz : A Bible, Rules and By-Laws cf the Ch specifications of tho building, roll ?f^iho 1 bera, vestry, and pastor of tho church, witl church seal attached ; the names of tho tw eight Sabbath school teachers; four rcli? papers : the Moravian Messenger, the Lull Herald, the Lutheran Gazette, and tho Evai cal Lutheran ; coin of tho United States, frc half cent to one dollar in gold, which were all fained in one glass vessel. In the second v were ccpies ot the CHARLESTON DAILT NEV yesterday and Wednesday, and copies of the c city dailies of Wednesday; the last message of President of the Unitod States, specimens of rency, specimens of tickets of tho City Ra i h the names ot the officers of thc City Governn with the city seal ; the register of the German Company, some few private records, a co plate, engraved by Anion Bicckc, with the da the resolution of the congregation to build a church, and this present dote, and also thc na of tho Budding Committee. Mr. Muller then placed the vessels in the ca' and by their sido put a bunch of fresh vio Baying : Although these little tlowors are children of cay, and seem to be no lasting emblem to pres* to futurity, they arc still highly fit to be lai such a spot. I hey are beautiful emblems of Christian faith. Like t!;o violets, all of usn bloom and die, and may wc, like them, bc n: and humble-tho emblems of our meek and su: ing Saviour. Their color reminds us of Hea\ and symbolizes Christian faith. May fail! Christ remain with us for over more. Amen. LAYING THE C0RNEB-8T0NE. Mr. Muller then said : Our Help is in tho name of the Lord. Response by the Choir-Who has made Hcu and Earth. Minster-Where tho Lord docs not buili house, thoso that build will como to naught. Then, striking thc stone three times, Mr. Mu said : In the name of thc Father, of thc Son, ant thc Holy Ghost. Amen. I lay the corncr-stouc < building that shall b-- hero erected, nnCrr name of St, Matthew's Church, and that is bo dedicated tu the servico of Almighty God, cording to tho faith of the Evangelical Lathe Church, in doctrine, office and devotional usa: No foundation can any mau lay but that whicl in Jesus Christ, Lord above all, and praised to eternity, by whom wo have salvation through blood, nauiolv, the forgiveness of sins accord to thc rich abundance ol' his grace. THE MASONIC CEREMONIES. * P. W. M. A. Mclchers, of Walhalla Lodge, p formed thc Masonic ceremonies, which were beg by the Masonic ode, "When Earth's Foundat first was Laid." After a lew brief remarks-duri which the cavity was filled with cement and I corner-stone luid over it with thc inscription dov wards-the plumb, square and level were appli to the stone in their proper positions, und t stone was declared to be "wcll-iornicd, true a: trusty." P. W. M. A. Moleneis then scattered corn up the stone, and poured upon it wine and oil. Aft a prayer he struck the stone three times, and, t work being done, delivered the various 111 piemen ot architecture to the architect accurdmg to M sonic usage. The anthem '"Let there be Light" waa then sui by tho fraternity, and tho regular exhortatic upon the privileges and obligations of ?Mason: was delivered. The ceremony of laying the stone being eon pleted, a prayer was offered by Rev. W. S. Bot man, and the hymn "Now thank yo all the Lord was sung. Th'- concluding benediction waa d< livered in German by Dr. Bachman. THE STONE AND TUE CAVITY. The cavity of thc stone was cut in u solid bloc of brown sand-stone, and was tight inches deep I] ten inches long and twelve inches broad. Xii stone was two feet by two feet *ix inches, and hoi Ibis inscription : German Lutheran Church. A. D. 18?7. Rev. L. .Muller, Pastor. J. H. Kalb, Ch. ll. C. HLM.DLNi. OOiaHTTES. A. Bischoff i N. Fehreubach. C. Yoight. I P. Puckhaber. ii. li. [anstead, .lohn li. Devereux, Architect. William T. White, Stone Mason. NB ABLY. AN ACCIDENT ANO NEARLY A KOW. While Dr. Bachman was delivering bia admira? ble address a portion of thc fence in front of tin lot gave w?y. and threw a number of personate the ground. No one is believed to have beci hurl, although it waa rumored that a colored chile had ha.I his ara' broken. A little later in the after? noon a policeman arrested a colored maa who was throwing bark at the persona passing by, The colored m in broke away, and was seized In a white man. A negro named James Johnson cried ont that tho colored utan was to bu taken to Du guardhouse; bo also declared thal the white mun had a concealed pistol, and a rescue seemed probable. The ?Mice came il)? but the original offender bad made bis escape, and only the unfor? tunate Johnson was taken in charge, he being committed for interfering with the police in the discharge of their duly. COUP u'a:n. OF THE .->VE\.E. Among the accessories, not in Ibo programme, we nol ced an enterprising photographer, at work with his iiutrument 011 an adj.ming shed, trying to adjust the focus to take ?hf mobile subject be^ fore him. Whet her or not he was successful in his pursuit ol' science under difficulties, wo did not learn; but we hope his efforts were rewarded with success, as it will lc interesting in after years to see the complexion of yesterday's crowd aud festivities, the like of which wc may not soo again in our city for many a long day. Thc enter? prising artist spoken of above, belonged to Mr. Quincy's establishment. CONCLUSION. It was a beautiful day, and a noble work; tho ar? rangements were in every way judicious and com? plote; there was no break in the comrie of thc ceremonies; thc large attendance showed tho in? terest of tho goncral public. Tho pastor and thc vestry arc congratulated upon their successful first stop, and it is hoped that, before many months have passed, wc may chronicle tho opening of that sacred building which is to be known as St. Mat? thew's Lutheran Chnrch. THE GERMAN SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FESTI? VAL carno oft Inst night with great, eclat. Tbc hall of tho Br?derliche Bund was crowded to its utmost capacity at an carly hour in tho evening. There wero over three hundred and fifty cbildreu pres? ent, keeping up au activo chatter before the exer? cises commenced. As these chirpin s were uudcr the shado,vof the illuminated tree, luey nmy fairly be considered Christmas carole. The childi en were crowded closely together, and did not nppear near so many as wo know they were, but when they commenced siugin?, they soon convinced evou tho most skeptical of their strength of num? ber and of lung. Tho following aro tho teachers of this Sunday School : Superin'endcnl-A. J. Hoffmann. Treasurer- A. W. Riecke. decretar;/-yi. J. H. Ostendorff. Librarian-J. J. Boeseb, Jr. Assistanis-F. C. Muller, F. H. Kleuke, J. Henry 03tondorff, John H. Ostendorff, W. Michaelis, F. E. Knee, G. C. Boesch, H. N. Boesch;Miss II. Bremer Miss C. Ficken, Miss A. King, Miss tc, Boesch, Miss A. Ostendorff, Miss G. llerling, Miss A. Jager, Miss T. Hillen, Miss S. Boesch, Miss M. Amine. Assistant Teaclicr.'-Ecmy Schroder, J. F. Lilienthal. C. Muller; Miss S. Bieppc, Miss A. Ba? winkel, Miss A. Lucken, Miss L. Schmidt twenty-eight classes. The school numbers from three hundred and fifty to tlneo hundred and seventy-five children. Average attendance three hundred. The boys were ranccd to the right of the stage in the auditorum, and the girls to the left, the Christmas tree in thc centre. Behind the tree on tho stage were seated the larger girls of the school, who took part in the exercises, reading, singing and playing on the piano, whenever it came to thoir turn. The hall was tastefully decorated with ilowcrs and evergreens, but tho Christmas tree was the chief object of attraction. It was a large pine branch, as usual in sucli cases, profusely hung With fruit and dainties, buming tapers, and all sorts of glittering beauties. On its boue hs was lead the great Gospel inscription, as rendered by Luther: "Lube, ichverkundigecuchgros.se Freude, denn euch is', heute der l?euan'J geboren." ["Be? loved, I annoimco to you good tidings of great joy, for to you this day is a Saviour born."] Tho exercises wero very interesting, tho moro so because they were iu a large mcasuro im? promptu, the celebration having only been ar? ranged a lew days ago. They consisted of sing? ing, reading, declamation, and music on tho piano. Thc first part of the programme was followed by a re?ois of a f<w miuutes, during which time thc children wero treated to refreshments, which they enjoyed no less than the feast of reason which preceded and followed. As a curious teaturo we ma)' oJservo that of tho two score of little performers who trod thc mimic stago last uight wo did not s>3e a single one who had a dark complexion or bla'?k hair. They wero all, as Caesar had so long ago depicted thoir an cesi >rs, of light hair and blue eyes. Mi, Hoffman, tho teachers and the committee, doser *e special credit for tho admirable manner in which everything was arranged and executed; and in the enjoyment we saw depicted on every countenance, these gentlemen found an ample re? ward. ' Their compatriots nevertheless owe Hiern a large . ebt of gratitude for so genial and lathcr londish a Christmas entertainment, w hich will bc long i clambered, we feel assured, by both young and old. MINIATURE REPKES I>1\CATIOW OF THE NATIVITY. The Sisters of Mercy, who have charge of th. academy and orphan asylum in this city, have been at some pains to furnish their pupils with a Christmas surpriso that would bo both instructiro and entertaining. They decided that * faithful representation of tho Nativity, as described in tho New Testament, would not only be appropriate to the season, but would refresh and improve thc mind. A portion of thc schoal-room was partition? ed oil* and shaped by evergreens in tho form of a grotto, in tho rear of which thc mountain of Judea was seen.' These were admirably represented and appeared true to naturo, thc rocky sides, steep declivities and winding paths were plainly visible, liphted by tho Star of Bethlehem, which shown brightly from the evening sky. On thc mountains were sacn thc shepherds who were attracted by the lifcht of tho star and wero making their way to tho cave, where the iufant Jesus was born. They were followed by their Hocks, who were gazing wondrously at the unusual light. At thc foot of tho mountain thc lowly manger was seen guarded by angels, who pointed to tho Saviour of men. Scvoral shepherds and tho Virgin mother wero in thc cave watching the cradle. The skies, mountains and general econery were painted in exact imitation of na? ture, a id over all thc Gloria in Excclsis appeared in golden letters, while at the entrance of thc cave was tho motto, VENITE ADOREMOS. Tho angelic hosts were seen in the skies hymning praises to the new-born Saviour. Tho representation wai in every respect beautifully executed, and well calcu? lated to impress tho beholder with the sublimity of tho occasion. It was a great treat to tho little charges of tho Sisters, and?was visitod yesterday by numbers of persons who were unanimous in their praises. A BLAZE OF BUNTING.-To tho Spanish vessols in port the credit has been avrarded, by general consent, of having made the handsomest display of bunting on Christmas day, that has boen seen at this port in many years. Particularly noticea? ble was the taste displayed on board tho brigs "Phoenix," "Paco" and "Leonore," lying at the foot of Pinckney-street. Tho national signal flags, in great profusion, were strung from the main? mast-head to the main-yard, forming a pyramid of gorgeous colors, which attracted the attention of passers-by even up on Meeting-street. We could wish for a larger stock of bunting on our Ameri? can ships, but economy sccm9 to limit them in the matter of flags. HOTEL ARUIVALH.-Mitts House. -John C. Cass Grent Barrington, Mess.; Chas. P. Wareham, PhiUj E. M. Bajrnard, S. C.; Dr. F. E. Wildis, Hilton Head; H. D. P. Young, St. Andrew's; G. A. Pea? body, Salem; Salon Robinson and Miss Robinson, N. Y.; Chas. C. Levy, Mrs. Ogden Hoffman, Mi? M. C. Hoffman ami Misa X. J. Hoffman, N. Y.; Ed. N. Moore, South Eastern, Maas.; Wm. J Pearce and 6on, N. Y.; L. B. Hanks, city; J. B. Crane, N. Y.; H. M. Funston. Fernandina; E. W. Poarson, Ohio; .Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Nelson, Jr., Miss Rood, Jas. Flood, Laurence Sweeny and Jno. Sloan N. Y. Pavilion Hotel.--Ci. Rcicke, city; R. B. Law, city; (i. o. Shephard, N. V.; A. J. Haliinanger, city; J. Guiles, city; W. J. Spiers, St. Stephens'; 1). Livingston, Orangeburg; W. C. Fergus, Tim mona ville. Charleston Hotel. -W. 8. Floyd, Baltimore; Jus. W. Bradley, city; Ed. Bates, city; Jno. Kaush, Woodland; C. Ra USD and Lewis L. Hantinger, Woodland; Titos. A. Elliott, Orangobnrg, S. T. Dearing, Southern Express Company; Wm. Daily, Southern Express Company; Jno. C. Dulct, Savan? nah, Ga.; Capt. P. Ped;, steamer Fannie; Joseph Bates. Kingsville. BUSINESS NOUCES. ii. ii. Ii you want cheat Blank Bool.;.; If yon want cheap Stationery, Envelopes, Fa per, &c; or, Mn.Lv.ns' Almanac; ll \\>a want Printing executed neath : Ifyon want Books hound in am st\?<-, oi Account Books made ty ord ir, with any desired pattern ol niling, goto hniAM Hannis, So. .Vj Broad street. FOB Quotations ol Bonds, stocks, Coupons, Bank Bills and Money, see every Friday morning, in this paper,by Andrew M. Moreland, Bicker. No. 8 Broad street. t FURNITURE.- Messrs. R. M. Marshall & Bro. will sell to-day, nt their auction stand in Broad -street, a Uno assortment of furniture, affording all per? sons au opportunity to furnish their houses by tho New fear. THL (.'Lust ot ruE YEAR.- Messrs. MoEaj ?' Campbell have wisely determined to make this tho season for a general closing, aud will ofter at auc? tion to-day, to clo.se up accounts, tho contents of a planter's store, form turc, dry goods, Sc. This sale is one of unusual attraction, and should con - I mund general attention. Fain PROll rur.Tnopics. The pleas..nt, delight? ful weather we are now enjoying is not the only ti \ tinder of the tropics. Every fruiterer has sup? plied himself with late impjrtations From thc ?Vest indies. Messrs. Welch & Brandes have *c curcd an excellent assortment of this fruit, which they offer low for thc Now Year's trade. BACON ! BACON ! I-Messrs. Jeffords & Co. have determined that the new year shall not be one of f;inii' c, ami have laid in- a supply of bacon and provisions that will bc found to be just the thing for those who will have to invest. His acVcrtisc ment appears in another column, and the state? ments made can be verified at No. 30 Vendue Raille TUE LATEST KROM ST. THOMAS.-Mr. John li. Togni has lately received intelligence from tho West Indies, which convinces hun that Ht. Thomas has survived the shock; for it was Htated positive? ly that fruit was still growing in those parts. To Mil).-.tant ??to this assertion Mr. Togni has secured a fresh supply of fine oranges, plantain? and bananas, ami West India fruit generally, which he will exhibit to all unbelievers, and nell at thc low? est n>le*. Call and see him. A Fact Worth Knowing. f he beat investment for an invalid, who Buffers from debility or loss of apjx?tite, is a bottlo of PANKNIN'S He? patic Bitters, as it will be sure to give relief. Tor salo by all Druggists. f Thc Great Pictorial Annnnl. Hostcttcr's United States Almanac for 18G8, for dis? tribution, gratis, throughout thc United States ard all civilized countries of thc Western Hemisphere, will bc published about the first of January, and all who wish to understand Ibo true philosophy of health should road and ponder the valuable suggestions it contains. In ad? dition to an admirablo medical treatise on the causes, pre? vention and euro of a great variety of diseases, it embraces a large amount of information interesting to the merchant, the mechanic, the rainer, tho farmer, th* planter and professional man ; and the calculations have been made for iurh m?ndians and latitudes as are most suitable for a correct and comprehensive NATIONAL CALENDAR. Thc nature, usea, and extraordinary sanitary effects of HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS, the staple tonic and alt?rative of more than half tho Christian world, arc lully set forth in its pages, which are also interspersed with pictorial illustrations, valuable recipes for the household and farm, humorous anecdotes, and other in? structive and amusing reading matter, original and selected. Among the Annuals to appi ar with thc open? ing of the year, this will bo ono of thc most useful, and may bc had for Ihr asking. s:end for copies to tho Cen? tral Manufactory, at Pittsburg. Pa., or to thc nearest agent for HOSTETTER'S STOMACH EUTERS. Tho Bitters ari sold in every city, town and village of the United Slates. C December 23 FANCY COOPS, ETC. FRUIT! FRUIT ! FRUIT! JUST RECEIVED PROM MATANZAS PER SCHOONER "SARAH B. HALI." . Cid A A LAUGE SWEET ORANGES Ov'UVJ OU doz. Large PineappliB 15C0 Pino Large Plantains Bunches Fine Bananas. For sale by JOHN B. TOGNI, No. 125 MEETING-STREET, Three Doors South ot Yarket-street. December 27 _ FRUIT !! FRUIT! FRUIT ! JUST RECEIVED PER BARK SARAH B. HALE, from Matanzas, a choice selection, consisting of : 6000 CHOICE SWI FT ORANGES 25 bu ic he Bananas 1500 Plantains CO do '.en Pineapples. For ?ale low, for cash, by WELCH d BRANDES, December 27 2 Nos. 67 and CO State-street FRENCH AND ENGLISH SOAPS, EXTRACTS, COLOGNES AND TOILET ARTICLES. KHOM TOE WELL KNOWN HOUSES OF L?BIN FIVER VIOLET PETIT A- ROCHETTE LOW. SON A HAYDON C0?DRAY RIMMEL MOCILLERON BATLEY it CO. PATE if Sc CO. Just rc .fed, and tor sale by Gr. W. AIMAK, ( HEMJIST AND DRUGGIST. CORNER KISG AND VANDERHORST STREETS. December 18 ll DRY GOODS. 420 DRY GOODS 420 Al' LESS THAN COST OF MANUFACTURE. GOUDKOP & BEUTILNER ARK OFF KRING PRINTS AT Pc. 10c. AND 12,v:c. Bleached and Brown Shirtings and Sheetings Kentucky Jeans and Tweeds Black and Colored Satinets and Cassimer s Black Silks al il and upward A large and varied assortment of Shawls, Ar, Blankets, White nnd Colored; swiss Counterpanes, ic. La lies' Ulacl; Cloth at $2 and upward. CLOAKS ! CLOAKS ! ! OF THE LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE S1YLES, AT TUE LOWEST AND MOST UNFASHIONABLE PRICES. GOUDKOP A: BITUTHNER, No. 430 KING-ST. (EAST SIDE), THREE DOOKS SOUTH OF CALHOUN. December ll 10 AGENTS, NEW STORE, No. 281 KING-STREET. CHEAP PRINTS DRESS GOODS HOMESPUNS ALSO, 281 KING-ST. Hoop Skirts, HOSIERY, 281 HM CLOAKS AND SHAWLS CLOTHS Ai CA? FLAiiNEis & BLANKETS HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES COMBS, NECK TIES SUSPENDI BS, PERFUMEKIES UMBRELLAS and PARASOLf We invite thc attention of those in want of any good; in our line, as it will bn to their interest to give us a cal before purchasing elsewhere. Fix; AKT I K Hi STILLMAN, AgtS., NEW STORE, No. 231 KING-STREET. December C_22 F O TT IR, C E Li E II lt A T E ly SKA-ISLAND SHIRTS, SENT ANYWHERE BY EXPRESS, C. O. D. FOR $10 Address AI LEN G. FOWLER, No. 3 Park Hew, New Yolk. Octobers] mwl3mo LEA & PERRINS' CELEBRATED VORURMKG SAUCE. PRONOUNCED r--. EXTRACT S J p.y ? / of a letter from a E ' MEDICAL GENTLEMA> CONNOISSEURS J ; ut Mailrui, ,0 bii TO BE Tiir. o.sLT J?' \ Brother at ft;?., ?3WORCESTER, May Good Sauce B?2">*i: .fS? "T< " LEA ^ PER' ANO TPMO-.-JT I' r.l\> that their SAUCE 'lugS?'?' is highly esteemed in tu? ro ?SSS?! ri ia. and is, In my opiu'on s.SfSPf? ? the mott palatable, ? < EVERY VARIETY well as the most whole ,'*r**-r4 some SAUCE that it OF L>LSI I". W.'L-^mnde." Tho success of tb il most delicious an.J um ?valle 1 con ?liment having caused many unprincipled .kJ.crs t( apply th..- name to Spurious Compounds, the P.:ni.ic .i respectfully aud tarn est!y requested to toe that Inc nano of LEA.'; Prnniss are npoti the WRAPPER, LABEL STOPPER ni'd BOTTLE, Manuiactured by LEA Hi PERRINS, Worcester JOHN DUNCAN'S SONS, NEW YORIL, AGENTS FOR THE UNITED STATES. October 1!? tmwlyr THE RENN ETTri VILLE .11)1 li?. AL TS PUBLISHED EVERT FRIDAY MORNING AT Bennetts v?le, S. c., in the eastern portion ol UM Suite, by ?TUBBS .v. Li l I LE, Proprietors, ainl offer superior inducements to Merchants and all others who ? ?sh io extend their business in this section of thc Pe? Dee country. We respectfully solicit th? ? it rouage oi oat Charleston friends. Term-?J poi ai.num. invariably In advance, Adver tiscnouts inserted at very reasonable ra.";. July a AUCTION SALES. On account of Underwriter? arv' all concerned Continued Sale of Dry Gooda, liootr, and Shoes, Handkerchiefs, Milliner'/, saved from thc late fire in King-street. CAMPBELL, KNOX & co., Will sell THIS DAY. at 10 o'clock, at their Cash Anet 3D House, >o. 55 Hasel-street, opposite Postomce, MERINOES, Alpacas, Delaines. Print', Longcloth, 9-S and 4-4 Browns, Damask, Doileys, Towels, Shirting, Tickings, kc. ALL-WOOL CASSIMERE, Satinet, Kerseys, 6-4 Scotch Tweed, Shawls, Blankets. Undershirts, Vests, Merino and Cotton Hose, Embroidered L. C. Hand: orchids, H. S. Handkerchiefs. Tape, Bordered Handkerchiefs A-c. 10?S, l'or.monnais. Thimbles, Cottons, Threads, kc. ALSO, Twenty-five cases BOOTS and SHOES, partially dam? aged. Conditions cash. December 27 To Close Consignments to End of Year MCKAY & CAMPBELL Will sell THIS DAY (Friday), 27th inst., at thar Auction Salerooms, No. 13C Meeting-street, commencing at 10 o'clock, PIECES OF SUPERIOR SHIRTING, DOMESTICS, Homespuns, Longcloihs, kc. ALSO, SUPER WOOL UNDERSHIRTS, Crimean and Neglige Shirts and Drawers, Ready-made Clothing, Cassimcre, Tweed, and Satinet Coats, Pants and Vests, Hosierv, Gents' English Hall Bi se, indies' and Misses' Hose arid Hilt Hose, Men's Felt Hats, Ladies' Trimmed and Un? trimmed Hats, Handkerchief;', Gloves, Hair Nets, Boots, Shoes, Notions, kc ALSO, To close a copartnership account of a Planters' Store, will commence our sal.1 by selhn? thi.-? Stock, removed from tue conutry, consisting of : PLOUGHS, SCALE-, Tinware, Farming Utensils, Sad? dles, Bridles, ic, ALSO, STOCK OF DRY GOODS. ALSO, AFTER ABOVE SALK, REMAINING BALANCE OF FURNITURE, consisting of Marble-Top Bureaus, Washstands, Solas and Hair Scat Chairs, Wardrobes, kc, a superior Office Stove, with Pipiug, a Rockway, in good order. ALSO, A FINE LOT STEEL ENGB AYINGS. Terms cash. December 27 Furniture of a Family removing from the State, at Ko. 48 Societu-street. BY W. Y. LEITCH & K. S. BRUNS, A Ut'TIO.YE KltS. Will be sold on TUE>DAY, tho 31st instant, at the resi? dence No. 48 Society-street, at lu o'clock, A quantity of HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI? TURE, COSSBTTNO IN PART OF: MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD Mahogany and Walnut Bureaus Cottage bedsteads. Mattresses, Chair? Kitchen Utensils-, and sundry other articles. ALSO, 1 good DBAtT HORSE Ruggy 'ind Harness Straw Cutter. Term9 cash. fmtn3 December 27 UNDER DECREE IN EQUITY. Lorentz vs. Monaghan, et al. On THURSDAY, 16th January next, at ll o'clock, will be sold ai the old Customhouse, All that LOT OF LAND, with the BUILDINGS there? on, known os No.. 10 Beaulain-streot, in this city, measur? ing in front on said street 36 feet, and in d?pth 102; bounding north on lacd of B. Mordecai; east on land of estate of Calder; weat on Und of P. Moran, and south ou Bcaui'ain-street, Terms-One-third cash; balance in one, two and three years, with interest semi-annually, secured by bond of the purchaser and mortgage of tho promises; the build ing9 to be insured and the policy assigned. Purchaser to pi y for papera and stamp!). J. W. GRAY, December 27 fl tb3 Master m Equity. CLOTHING & FURNISHING GOODS. Large Stock of CLOTHING FOR MEN IND BOTS AT LOW PBIOES. rE TAILORING DEPARTMENT PUPPLIED WITH an elegant assortment of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES and VESTINGS, which ?ill be mado up undor the care of a First-class Cutter. v . No. 219 KINGf^EEET, West Side, One Door SoufciLof Mar ket Street. \ WM. MATTHIESSE&fV Agent. B. W. McTUREOUS, Sup't. November 16 MILLINERY. ETC. FANCY MILLINER F, IDE/ESS AND CLOAK MAKING ESTABLlSUiiENT. MES. M. J. ZERNOW, No. 302 King street. Fourth Door North of Wentworth street, Branch of Madame DKMOREST'S CELEBRATED PAPER PAl'EbNS. STAMPING and EMBROIDERY, neat? ly executed. October 30 wfm'.'nio BOOTS, SHOES, ETC. BOOTS AND SHOES ! THE SUBSCRIBERS MOST RESPECTFULLY INVITE attcutiou to their large, varied stock ol BOOTS and SBOI-.S, and are ollered to the public at tho lowest 1). O'NEIL & SON, No. 375 KING STREET, ABOVE GEORGE STREET. November 27 wfnilnio DRUGS, CHEMICALS, ETC._ GREAT HEALTH RESTORATIVE BALM OF LIFE! FOR ALL WHO ARK CONSUMPTIVE, OR ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ANY IRItlTA TIO.Y OF THE LUNGS, WHETHER THE COUGH HAS BEEN OF LO.Vti CONTIN? UANCE, OK OF RECENT ORIGIN. RODRIGUES' PDIMOI!) ELIXIR SPEMFB HAS RAPIDLY DISTINGUISHED ITSELF FOB ITS wonderful restorative and curative qualities. Un? der its stimulative Influence, and by it.-, penetrative agency, this health invigoiatiug cordial excite? a general beneficial reaction, and disperses Iho impermeable ob? structions which pre vent access lo other ron.edies. While gradually reduiluR thc accompanying constriction which attends tho malady.it reproduces the csseutial warmth and elastic vigor of thc rc.-piratory vessels, winch, by this remedial combination, promotes the heal? ing process by which rebel and cure is effected. Hemorrhages are arrested and cured, '.-.itu every other concurrent disorder. as neither narcotic nor emetic properties of any kind are employed tu this Pulmonic Compound, and the most ai<sidnous attention given to the quality and medical value ol eae'ii component article which constitute it, it is confidently and conscientiously recommended for its safety and reliability, without restriction in g?nerons, wholesome diet, or apprchemion ol renewed cold from its ctr. cts. For sale wholesale and retail by the Proprietress, Mrs. CECI! IA RODRIGUES, northwest corner ol MEETING AND SOCIETY STREETS, a>,d at the Druggists. PRICE SINGLE BOTTLE 31.25. November 13 lyr ' AUCTION SALES, Valuable Furniture of a Family declining Home keeping. BY R. M. MARSHALL & BRO,, Auctioneer*. Will be solo, at th- southeast corner ol* Pitt and Montague streets. THIS DAY, 27th inst, commencing at 10J? o'clock, A. M., A VALUABLE ASSORTMENT OF FAMILY FURNI? TURE, coysnrrao rs PAST OF: ELEGANT SEMI-GRAND ROSEWOOD PIANO Elegant Rom wood What Ufo?, with Mirror Elegant Rosewood Hat Stand, with Mirror Very large Mahogany Extension Dining Table Handsome Wardrobes, Bedsteads, Maible Top Bureaus Handsome Chairs, solJS, Marble Top Tables Mattreswcs, Carpet*, Clocks, ?c., Ac. Conditions cash. Articles to be removed on the day alter the sale._December 87 Positive S>,le of (wo Choice Building Lott on the south side of Queen-itrect, sixth door west of King-street, at Auction. BY SMITH & MCGILLIVRAY, Real Estate Agent?, No. 27 Uroiul-street. On TUESDAY, tho 7th of January, at ll o'clock, in front of thc Old Custom house, oaet ejd of Broid-etreet, will be sold. That LOT OF LAND formet ly known as No. 77 Quocn ptreet, measuring 53 feet front, by 155 leet deep on tho cast linc aud 115 feet cn the west hoc, more or less, bade line 93 feet, more or less; bounded east by MrLain's nn dcrtali. r's yard, south by St Andrew's Hall lot and lands oi T. H. Thayer, and west by lands of J. Johnston. ALSO. That LOT OF LAND immediately adjoin'ng the above on thc west, next but one to the new Catholic Church, and being part of what was formerly kn' wu as No. 79 Queen-street, enduring 27 feet Iront by 115 feet deep, more or less. Terms-One-third cash ; the ba'ance in ono, two and three years; Meared as usual. Purthiecr to pay S. k McG. for papers and stamps. December 26_ wfm? tn 1 Five Desirable Farms tcithin four miks of the city, comprising the riih and valuable Tract knownas the " Happoldt Farm," at Auction. BY SMITH & MCGILLIVRAY, Real Estate Agents, Ko. 27 Broad-Street. On TUESDAY, the 7th of January, at ll o'clock, at the old Customhouse, eas; end or Broad-street, wnl be sold, Thoso FIVE FARMS, contiguous to each other, num? bers 1, 2, 3. 4 and 5, containing 66, 1 l>j, 25??, 12?? and 40yt acres respectively, more or lees, and lying between tho right of way of the South Carolina Railroad and the Ashley River, with a settlement and outbuildings on Farm No. 5. They are easilr accessible to the city by two railroads, by tho Plank Road, and by tho Ashley River. Those Farms offer most desirable and lucrative invest? ments o Recount not only of the ? proximity and acces slbi'ity to the city, but of then* productive lerulity as ve? getable or sea Island Cotton land?. Plats can bo seen at our office. Terms-One-third cash ; tho balance in 1,2, and 3 years, secured as usual. Purchasers to pay for papers and stamps. mwtsmtuG - December 23 UNDER DECREE IN EQUITY. Oray, Matter in Equity, vs. Huger et al. THAT VALUABLE PLANTATION, called Murray Hill, on the Savannah River, one of the ?nest Bice Plan? tations in the Sonth, will be RENTED for the tenn of ona year, commencing the 31st instant J. W. GBAT, December C fw7tnl Master in Equity. PRIVATE SALES. Estate Sale-Valuable Rice Plantation on New River for Sale or Rent. BY LOUIS D. DeSAUSSURE. The Valuable BICE PLANTATION on New River, known as tho property of Estate G. Henry Guerard, ten miles from Savannah and Bluffton, and tlx from Hardee villc, containing 6000 acres of land, of which 450 acres are prime rice tide swamp lands, under good banks, 400 of cotton and provision land, thc balance heavily timber? ed pino land. Ten negro houses aro on the place; on the tract, two miles from the plantation, ls a farm of 40 acres, with a dwelling house cl four rooms, and eut oulldlngsand a fine orchard, which is well ? . d as a summer residence. This is a safo and very valuable Plantation, boi_ or ac? count of the rice land and pine land. During 1866 five thousand dollars worth of timber was sold in the woods, and an unlimited supply still remains. Terms accommodating. Apply as above, at No. 23 BROAD-STREET. December 20_urti Valuable Plantation in St. Andrews Parith, three miles from Charleston, with handsome Residence and Settlement thereon. BY LOUIS D. DeSAUSSURE. For sale Thc very valuable PLANTATION in St Andrews', suit? ed for the raising of Sea Island Cot'on or Farming pur? poses, aituato two and a half miles from the New Bridge Ferry, on the main road, lying on the waters of Wappoo Crock, about ono hour's row from Charleston, aud on tho Savannah and Charleston Railroad, contain? ing 300.i j acres of land, of which 125% acres are in woods, and 234 >? acres ot cleared Cotton and Pro vision land,upon which there has boen made 199lbs. clean long staple cotton to the acre. From the location of this place, hav? ing three direct Unes of communication with Charleston, it is most admirably suited for farming purposes. Great pams havo been taken in manuring the place with stable manure lrom the city, and fow places in the State are in a better condition of cultivation. The faculties fdr ma? nuring with marsh mad are great, the tract being in? dented with creeks and marshes. Thc tract, except 19 > ; acres, is banked in with heavy ditches and bank. The settlement consista of a handsome House with thirteen rooms, built In modern style, two good stables lor at least twenty horses, four large barns and cotton houses, gin house with tin roof, and negro houses to ac? commodate about seventy-five negroes. This is one of the finest settled places in the vicinity of Charleston, and from its contiguity to tue city makes it an admirable place for a re ?dence, plantation and farm. Terms accommodating. For particulars apply as above at December 24 tuf6 No. 23 BBOAD-STREET. MISCELLANEOUS. TINWARE CHEAP FOR CASH! PRESSED AND PIECE PANS X PT., PEE DOZEN, 64c.; 1 pt. 66c.; 3 pt. 91; 1 qrt 75c.; 2 qrt $1.22; 3 ort. $1.38; 4 qrt $1.96; 6 qrt. $2.50; 10 qrt $3.50. PIE AND DINNER PLATES, 8 in. $6.75; 9 in. $7.25, per gross. FUNNELS-Vials .ic; Pints 80c; Quarts $1.25; 2 Quarts $2.00; 4 Quart $3.00, por dozen. WASH BASINS (Pi ?sod, Plain and Japnnedj- smaU $2.00; large $3.50, poi dozen. PRESSED CU LLLNDERs-small $3.00; large $4.00, per dozen. At PAINTS FOR OTH1 THE GRAFTON MINERAL] now m jun:, unug tho be " blc Paiut in use; two coats. W Linseed Oil, will last 10 or 15^, or beautiful chocolate color, green, lead, stone, drab, olivtij* ot the consumer, lt is J ^k^HpTiou-.^_ Fences. CarriaRO and ( ar-inake.? ?> J^and Woodonwars Agricultural Implements, Cana? ? oats, Vessels a Ship's Bottoms, Canvas, Metal and i? ingle Roofs (it be i cg lire and water prool), Floor Ol*f4j'0}xs (one manufac? turer having used Si'OO bbls. L.'?^ *7)t year), and, as a paint for any purpose, is LnsurpaCc."'?for body, durabili? ty, elasticity and adhesiveness. Price $6 per bbb of 800 lbs., which wiU supply a farmer for years to come. W ar rantcd in all cases as above. Send for a circular which gives mU particulars. Nono genuine unless branded m a trade mark Grafton Mineral Paint HOLMES k CALDER, Agents, December 13 tmw?mo Meeting-street. WM.G.MAZYCK, Book and Job Printer. PLAIN' AND ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, IN ENG? LISH. GERMAN, FRENCH OR SPANISH, execu? ted in the finest style and at rates which will DEFY COMPETITION. Orders left ct the CHARLESTON LIBRARY BUILD* LNG, corner Hroad and Church streets, or sent through POSroFFICE BOS NO. 340, will re?oive immediate at. tention. 19 December lb AMERICAN LEAD PENCIL COMPANY, NEW YORK. Factory, Hudson City, N. J, WIIOLESALFS?LES ROOM NO. ;14 JOHN STREET, NEW YORK. ALL STYLES AND GBADE8 OF LEAD PENO.XP of supe.ior qualify are manufactured and offered at lair ti rn:s tn the Trade. The public are invited to give the AMERICAN LEAD PENCIL the pre. terence. 1 HE PENCILS ARE TO BE HAD AT ALL THE PRINCIPAL STATIONERS AND NJlION DEALERS. ASE FOR THE "AMERICAN LEAD PENCIL. " TESTIMONIAL. SHEFFIELD SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL, ) ENUDOEB?NQ DEPABTITEST, ( YALE COLLEGE. November 16, 1?C6. 1 I have always recommended thc Faber Polvorada , Lead PeucUs as the only pencils fitted lor both ornamen? tal aud mathematical drawing; but, alter a thorough trial of the American Polygrade Lead Pencils, man manured by the American Lea? Pencil Company, New York. I nnd them superior to any pencil in use, even to Hie Faber or thc old EngUsh Cumberland Lead Pend], bein;; a superior ponci' for sketching, ornamental and mechanical drawing, and .-.U tho ordinary u;esofalead pencil. These pencils are very finely ?rraded and have a very smooth lead; ? ven thc solteet pencil* hold the point web; (hoy are all that eau bo desired in a pencil. It gives ma (treat pleasure to be able to usare Americans that they will no longer bo eompcUed to depend upou Germany or ?ny other loreign market for pencils, LOUIS BAIL, Professor of DrI ? lng, Ac ALL PENCILS Alu: -UMl'tu: KS" "AMERICAN LEAD PENCIL CO. N. Y." None genuine without tie exact name ot tho firm look to it Decembor IS COLGATE & CO/S GERMAN Erasive Soap, THE STANDARD OP EXCELLENCE. For Sale by all (?rocera. October 21 3mo